Knowing Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Activities adapted from sweetlingua.com

HEALTH AND SAFETY: KNOW YOUR PPE

SPEAKING

1. Look at the images below. Who do you think these people are? What are they wearing? What are the possible risks they might be exposed to?

KEYWORDS

2. Read the following sentences and match the words and phrases in bold with their definitions a–J. Then in pairs/groups, compare your answers.

1. All car seats are adjustable, so you can change the position as you see fit. :______

2. After the earthquake, a fine crack could be seen on the wall. :______

3. The front of the car was badly dented after it hit into the tree :______

4. Personal Protective Equipment must be replaced after prolonged use, as they may experience serious deterioration :______

5. Regular inspection of workplace equipment is necessary to ensure they are in good condition

6. Weneed to wear high visibility clothing to ensure that we are seen on the worksite :______

7. You need to wear protective garments when working in a lab : ______

8. Firefighters need to wear fire-resistant clothes as part of their PPE :______

9. Exposed hot pipes should be covered with insulating material to prevent heat loss.

10. A sealant was added over the wastewater pipe to stop the rainwater from escaping :______

a. the act of looking closely at something/somebody, especially to check that everything is as it should be

b. a line on the surface of something where it has broken but not split into separate parts

c. a piece of clothing

d. how far or well you can see, especially as affected by the light or the weather

e. that can be moved to different positions or changed in shape or size

f. a substance that is put onto a surface to stop air, water, etc. from entering or escaping from it

g. not affected by something; able to resist something

h. to make a hollow place in a hard surface, usually by hitting it

i. preventing heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through

j. the fact or process of becoming worse

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B. C.

VIDEO COMPREHENSION

3. PREDICTING: You are going to watch a video, Safety Toolbox Talks: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). https://bit.ly/3asPGet Look at the title; what type of information do you think will be included in the video? After watching, check if your prediction was correct.

4. Listen and complete the following comprehension questions. All answers should be in complete sentences.

1. Explain the purpose of PPEs. What are some examples of PPEs typically used on a construction job site?

2. Why is a hard hat needed on a construction job site? What are some guidelines you can follow to care for your hard hat?

3. Why is it essential for workers to wear “high visibility garments” on a construction job site?

4. When should a construction worker use eye and face protection?

5. Watch the video again and choose the best way to complete each sentence.

a. Tennis shoes/boots/shoes are not acceptable footwear on the job site.

b. Use hearing aids/earplugs/goggles when using tools such as drills, automatic nailers or grinders.

c. Respirators/face shields/gloves can remove contaminants such as harmful dust and gases from the air

d. Hard hats and eye and face protection must meet the ANSI/PPE /ASTM standard for protection

e. Wear a high visibility safety hat/shoes/vest when on the job site, no matter the task.

f. Personal Protective Equipment minimizes/maximizes /stops hazards such as falling objects and chemical splashes.

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CRITICAL THINKING

6. With a partner, discuss the following questions, then share your views with the rest of the class.

1. What are some of the limitations of using PPEs?

2. Despite the limitations mentioned above, do you think PPEs are necessary on a construction site?

3. Should companies be mandated to have every worker wear PPEs?

4. Why do you think ongoing training is needed to ensure that workers wear PPEs and understand their importance?

COMMON PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

7. Label the different types of PPE. Then, explain how they help to keep workers safe. Can you think of any other type of PPE?

KNOW YOUR PPE

Gas mask respirators Ear protection Safety Boots Safety Glasses Safety Vest hardhat Gloves 1. : 2. : 3. : 4.

5.

3

6. 7. 8.

LANGUAGE FOCUS

8. PREPOSITIONS: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

through around up off

a. After falling ………………………… a roof, Mark made a full recovery.

b. There may be sharp objects, nails, and exposed wires laying …………………………the job site.

c. Take your time and pay attention to each step as you go ………………………… a ladder.

d. The hard hat will offer protection if you fall ………………………… the ladder.

e. He turned quickly and lost his balance.

f. Once you leave the job site, you can take your protective equipment.

g. Go slowly as you walk the stairs to the attic.

h. Watch your step as you make your way the job site.

9. COLLOCATION: Combine words to make suitable noun phrases. The first one has been done for you. Then complete the phrases in the sentences below

a.

a. Employees are provided with equipment for protection at work.

b. Workers wear glasses to protect their eyes from dust, mist, and chemicals.

c. Failing to protect your ears at work could lead to hearing

d. There are many dangers at a construction job

e. One of the dangers many workers face is shock, which can be fatal.

f. Wearing a hard provides protection in case of a fall or a flying object.

g. Burns can occur while working with harsh so workers need to use proper hand protection.

h. All operators take vigorous training courses before driving.

KNOW YOUR PPE

+ NOUN 1. hard 2. electrical 3. personal 4. harsh

protection

shock

chemicals d. hat NOUN + NOUN 5. safety 6. job 7. vehicle 8. hearing

operator

glasses

loss h. site 4

ADJECTIVE

a.

b.

c.

e.

f.

g.

10. VERB + NOUN COLLOCATION: Choose the most suitable verb to go with the word in bold. Change the form of the verb as needed. Then compare your answers with a partner.

To exercise

To spread

To promote To reduce To prevent To meet To follow To require

a. To risk at work, all employees should follow the company’s safety procedures.

b. Sharing information about PPE helps awareness about safety procedures.

c. Failure to guidelines for safe use of PPE could lead to fatal injuries.

d. The proper use of personal protective equipment is adequate to injury.

e. Always caution at a job site.

f. In order to safety standards at work, all employees need to be appropriately trained on personal protective procedures.

g. Supervisors can ………………………………………… safety at work by training employees on the proper use of PPE.

h. Construction companies to provide training and safety education for all employees.

11. WORD FORMATION: Complete the table with the missing words. Then try to reuse these words in a sentence.

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NOUN ADJECTIVE VERB Visibility 1. 2. Protective 3. 4. To operate 5. Electrical Direction 6. Hazard 7. -------------------------------------------------------------5

INADEQUATE PPE CASE STUDY

12. With a partner, find an Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the Workplace case study and complete the table below. Then use the table to structure your presentation to the class.

Where did the accident take place:

Reason for the accident:

Action taken:

Could the accident be avoided?

ACTIVITY. INTERACTIVE MANUAL KNOW YOUR PPE

1. In groups, research different types of PPE related to your occupation and the associated workplace risks.

2. Investigate specific examples of work situations that emphasize the importance of using PPE.

3. Writing the Interactive Manual/brochure: Each apprentice will draft an interactive manual/brochure on the topic "Know your PPE," following the following structure: